Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade (Solid Breached Sulfate, Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard, Folding Boxboard, White Lined Chipboard, Glassine & Greaseproof Paper, Label Paper), Type (Corrugated Box, Boxboard, Flexible Paper), Application, By Technology, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025-2034

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Segmentation of Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market-

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Grade-

  • Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS / SBB)
  • Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard (CUK / SUS)
  • Folding Boxboard (FBB)
  • White Lined Chipboard (WLC / Recycled Board)
  • Kraft Paper (Sack & Packaging Grades)
  • Cupstock / Liquid Packaging Board (LPB)
  • Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
  • Label & Specialty Papers
  • Others (Barrier Boards, Laminating Base Papers)

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market seg

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Type-

  • Corrugated Packaging
  • Folding Cartons / Boxboard Packaging
  • Paper Bags & Sacks
  • Paper Cups & Foodservice Items
  • Molded Fiber / Pulp Packaging
  • Flexible Paper Packaging / Wraps
  • Tubes, Cores & Composite Cans

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Application-

  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
  • Beauty, Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Home & Fabric Care / Household Chemicals
  • E-commerce & Retail Logistics
  • Industrial & Electronics
  • Tobacco / Specialty Products

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market By Printing Technology

  • Flexography
  • Offset Lithography
  • Rotogravure
  • Screen Printing
  • Digital Printing
  • Hybrid Printing

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa
 
 
 

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Packaging Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Packaging Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Packaging Type:

5.2.1. Corrugated Box
5.2.2. Boxboard
5.2.3. Flexible Paper

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Grade & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Grade:

6.2.1. Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
6.2.2. Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK)
6.2.3. Folding boxboard (FBB)
6.2.4. White Lined Chipboard (WLC)
6.2.5. Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
6.2.6. Label Paper
6.2.7. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Application & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Application:

7.2.1. Food
7.2.2. Beverage
7.2.3. Healthcare
7.2.4. Personal & Homecare
7.2.5. Others

Chapter 8. Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America

8.1.1. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Packaging Type, 2021-2034
8.1.2. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2021-2034
8.1.3. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.1.4. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

8.2. Europe

8.2.1. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
8.2.2. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2021-2034
8.2.3. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.2.4. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

8.3. Asia Pacific

8.3.1. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
8.3.2. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2021-2034
8.3.3. Asia-Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.3.4. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

8.4. Latin America

8.4.1. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
8.4.2. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2021-2034
8.4.3. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.4.4. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2021-2034
8.5.2. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2021-2034
8.5.3. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
8.5.4. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

9.2. Company Profiles


9.2.1. Amcor Plc
9.2.2. Atlantic Packaging
9.2.3. Cascades Inc.
9.2.4. Clearwater Paper Corporation
9.2.5. DS Smith Plc.
9.2.6. Fedrigoni S.P.A.
9.2.7. Georgia-Pacific
9.2.8. International Paper Company
9.2.9. ITC Limited
9.2.10. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
9.2.11. Metsa Group
9.2.12. Mondi Group
9.2.13. Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
9.2.14. Oji Holdings Corporation
9.2.15. Packaging Corporation of America
9.2.16. Rengo Co., Ltd.
9.2.17. Shandong Bohui Paper Company Ltd.
9.2.18. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc.
9.2.19. Sonoco
9.2.20. South Africa Pulp and Paper Industries Ltd.
9.2.21. Stora enso Oyj
9.2.22. Svenska Cellulosa Aktibolaget
9.2.23. UPM
9.2.24. Westrock Company
9.2.25. Other Prominent Players

 
 
 

Research Design and Approach

This study employed a multi-step, mixed-method research approach that integrates:

  • Secondary research
  • Primary research
  • Data triangulation
  • Hybrid top-down and bottom-up modelling
  • Forecasting and scenario analysis

This approach ensures a balanced and validated understanding of both macro- and micro-level market factors influencing the market.

Secondary Research

Secondary research for this study involved the collection, review, and analysis of publicly available and paid data sources to build the initial fact base, understand historical market behaviour, identify data gaps, and refine the hypotheses for primary research.

Sources Consulted

Secondary data for the market study was gathered from multiple credible sources, including:

  • Government databases, regulatory bodies, and public institutions
  • International organizations (WHO, OECD, IMF, World Bank, etc.)
  • Commercial and paid databases
  • Industry associations, trade publications, and technical journals
  • Company annual reports, investor presentations, press releases, and SEC filings
  • Academic research papers, patents, and scientific literature
  • Previous market research publications and syndicated reports

These sources were used to compile historical data, market volumes/prices, industry trends, technological developments, and competitive insights.

Secondary Research

Primary Research

Primary research was conducted to validate secondary data, understand real-time market dynamics, capture price points and adoption trends, and verify the assumptions used in the market modelling.

Stakeholders Interviewed

Primary interviews for this study involved:

  • Manufacturers and suppliers in the market value chain
  • Distributors, channel partners, and integrators
  • End-users / customers (e.g., hospitals, labs, enterprises, consumers, etc., depending on the market)
  • Industry experts, technology specialists, consultants, and regulatory professionals
  • Senior executives (CEOs, CTOs, VPs, Directors) and product managers

Interview Process

Interviews were conducted via:

  • Structured and semi-structured questionnaires
  • Telephonic and video interactions
  • Email correspondences
  • Expert consultation sessions

Primary insights were incorporated into demand modelling, pricing analysis, technology evaluation, and market share estimation.

Data Processing, Normalization, and Validation

All collected data were processed and normalized to ensure consistency and comparability across regions and time frames.

The data validation process included:

  • Standardization of units (currency conversions, volume units, inflation adjustments)
  • Cross-verification of data points across multiple secondary sources
  • Normalization of inconsistent datasets
  • Identification and resolution of data gaps
  • Outlier detection and removal through algorithmic and manual checks
  • Plausibility and coherence checks across segments and geographies

This ensured that the dataset used for modelling was clean, robust, and reliable.

Market Size Estimation and Data Triangulation

Bottom-Up Approach

The bottom-up approach involved aggregating segment-level data, such as:

  • Company revenues
  • Product-level sales
  • Installed base/usage volumes
  • Adoption and penetration rates
  • Pricing analysis

This method was primarily used when detailed micro-level market data were available.

Bottom Up Approach

Top-Down Approach

The top-down approach used macro-level indicators:

  • Parent market benchmarks
  • Global/regional industry trends
  • Economic indicators (GDP, demographics, spending patterns)
  • Penetration and usage ratios

This approach was used for segments where granular data were limited or inconsistent.

Hybrid Triangulation Approach

To ensure accuracy, a triangulated hybrid model was used. This included:

  • Reconciling top-down and bottom-up estimates
  • Cross-checking revenues, volumes, and pricing assumptions
  • Incorporating expert insights to validate segment splits and adoption rates

This multi-angle validation yielded the final market size.

Forecasting Framework and Scenario Modelling

Market forecasts were developed using a combination of time-series modelling, adoption curve analysis, and driver-based forecasting tools.

Forecasting Methods

  • Time-series modelling
  • S-curve and diffusion models (for emerging technologies)
  • Driver-based forecasting (GDP, disposable income, adoption rates, regulatory changes)
  • Price elasticity models
  • Market maturity and lifecycle-based projections

Scenario Analysis

Given inherent uncertainties, three scenarios were constructed:

  • Base-Case Scenario: Expected trajectory under current conditions
  • Optimistic Scenario: High adoption, favourable regulation, strong economic tailwinds
  • Conservative Scenario: Slow adoption, regulatory delays, economic constraints

Sensitivity testing was conducted on key variables, including pricing, demand elasticity, and regional adoption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Size is valued at 213.47 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach 347.35 billion by the year 2034

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market expected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034

Amcor Plc, DS Smith, International Paper, Mondi Group, Westrock Company, Cascades Inc., Clearwater Paper Corporation, ITC Limited

Paper and paperboard packaging market is segmented on the basis of grade, type, technology and application.

Asia Pacific region is leading the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market.

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